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只 (zhǐ) English Meaning
- only
- merely
- just
- but
- single
- one-only
Traditional Character: 隻
This character forms words in:
HSK 3 and HSK 4. CLICK HERE to jump to the list.
Sample Sentences
- 只要说不。
Zhǐyào shuō bu.
Just say no. - 我只想到你。
Wǒ zhǐ xiǎngdào nǐ.
I’m only thinking of you. - 我只想抱你。
Wǒ zhǐ xiǎng bào nǐ.
I just want to hug you. - 她只吃蔬菜。
Tā zhǐ chī shūcài.
She eats nothing but vegetables. - 青春只有一次。
Qīngchūn zhǐyǒuyīcì.
You’re only young once. - 这里只卖女鞋。
Zhèlǐ zhǐ mài nǚ xié.
They only sell women’s shoes here.
Stroke Order & Character Components
只 (zhǐ): only; merely; just; but
- 口 (kǒu): mouth
- 丶 (zhǔ): stroke
Links to all HSK Words & Lists Containing 只
HSK 3 Word List
- 只 (zhǐ): only; just; merely; single; one-only
- 只有…才… (zhǐyǒu …cái …): only if… then…
HSK 4 Word List
- 只好 (zhǐhǎo): without any better option; to have to; to be forced to
- 只要 (zhǐyào): if only; so long as
